Coleman Had A Dream

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Linktree - join our FPL league: https://linktr.ee/colemanhadadream Dai and Ruth return to discuss the new season, the new Wales shirt and the current situation around Craig Bellamy.

Support us: buymeacofffee.com/colemansdream To complete our summer podcasts and releases to look back at 2016, we repost our podcast with Dave Edwards. He talks about his career, how he got into football and of course the summer of 2016.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Whilst Ruth and I continue our summer break, here is a reminder of our first proper interview and a look down the memory lane of France 2016. Owain Fon was funny, insightful and generous with his time. One of the good guys.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return for the final part of the 2016 anniversary series, talking a little about the semi final loss to Portugal, but the wider impact this tournament had on Wales and Welsh football.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth look back at the greatest night in the history of Welsh football - the stunning 3-1 win which took Cymru to the semi finals. Big thanks to Mike and Dan for their personal stories of a memorable day.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth (plus some special guest) continue the Euro 2016 series with a chat about Northern Ireland in Paris. Not a pretty game, but a massive one.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth relive Wales superb win over `Russia 10 years ago today. Thanks to Gareth for his contributions too!

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth look back at Wales' frustrating defeat against old foes England, with a 92nd minute goal in the latest episode of our 2016 anniversary series. Heartbreaking. We also hear from 2 Wales away regulars as they share their tales of the day. We will be back on 20th June to discuss the spectacular victory over our opponents from the Euro 2004 playoff final defeat - Russia. We owed them one...

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss a busy double header weekend for the men and the women's teams. The women took a crucial 4 points to get to League A next season and qualify for the playoffs, but will the draw in Montenegro bite us? We follow this up with a discussion about the men and their disappointing results (and performances) against Ghana and Romania. What has Bellamy learned from these games? Does he need to change?

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream The first episode of our anniversary series, looking back at the glorious summer of 2016. Wales kicked off the summer of our lives with a fine win in Bordeaux. It could have all been so different if it wasn't for Ben Davies... Big thanks to our special guest, Rob, Laura and Gareth. We appreciate your contributions. Keep an eye out for our next pod on June 16th, as Cymru take on England.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to cover all the goings on in Welsh football over the last two weeks plus look ahead to the mens friendlies and the crucial Nations League games for the women. We celebrate Rhian Wilkinson's new contract, a new qualifying pathway from 2030 onwards and much more besides.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss everything they have missed since their last chat! The double header and 6 points against Albania as well as some thoughts on how we stand going into the next games. There's an end of season chat around Newport and their survival plus Wrexham missing out on the playoffs. There are some words for the retiring Sam Vokes, a look ahead to the U19s tournament plus a mention of the upcoming mens games in Romania and Wrexham.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss the incredibly disappointing and frustrating defeat to Bosnia. We focus a little on the match but look at the wider context of the game, if we are making progress and the position of the manager. We finish by discussing Aaron Ramsey and his contribution to Welsh football. You can see the clip Ruth mentions in the pod here: youtube.com/watch?v=qtgZjkg5BmQ&feature=youtu.be We have a few words for the women's qualifiers against Albania and Caernarfon winning the Welsh cup.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to preview Wales' huge playoff games against Bosnia, and hopefully Italy or Northern Ireland. We talk through the squad, the potential starting lineups, how we think we will beat Bosnia and so much more besides. We answer some of your questions, talk about the new Welsh stash (which is lush) and why the Charity Shield is in Cardiff next season. Thanks to everyone who sent us a question and supports the pod. Come on Cymru.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss the start of Wales' World Cup/Nations League campaign. A draw at the death in Czechia and a strong performance in Llanelli puts Wales top of the group. We also discuss the weekends results and incidents plus the news that Ashley Phillips is likely to defect to Wales having played for England in their younger age groups.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth are back to discuss the Nations League draw, the upcoming Nations League games on the women's side and the 150th anniversary jacket fiasco!

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream We are joined by Noel Mooney, CEO of the Football Association of Wales. We ask him some questions of our own, he discusses the 10 year strategy for Cymru and addresses some questions about the 150th anniversary. We put your listener questions to Noel too and he gives us a treasure trove of in depth information! Diolch to Noel for his time - we hope you enjoy the pod!

Support us: https://buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return from their winter break to talk all things Welsh football. From the sad passing of Terry Yorath, the form of our key players ahead of the playoff and Noel Mooney's new contract at the FAW, we get everything covered.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream In our final podcast of 2025 we discuss Wales' exciting 3-2 win over Switzerland (ending the year long wait for a win) as well as the draw against the Korean Republic. We also look at the potential World Cup draw, as Wales are pitted against Canada, Qatar and Switzerland, if we get there. Finally, a big thank you all for listening, supporting and interacting throughout this year. It's been a memorable one for many reasons with lots to look forward to in 2026. See you then.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream After a bit of a nail-biter in Vaduz, Wales swept aside North Macedonia to finish second in the qualifying group and grab a spot in the second pot for the playoffs - crucial in securing us home draws for both of our playoff matches. Bosnia to come in March before potentially Italy or Northern Ireland. It's an exciting few months ahead....

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look ahead to the crucial double header against minnows Liechtenstein and high flying Macedonia as we aim for the playoffs on the road to the USA in the summer. We discuss the squad, the new shirt, the opposition and a bit of a deep dive on Bellamy. We conclude with a look at the Nations League draw as the women's team prepare to start their journey to Brazil in 2027.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss Jess Fishlock's final game in a Cymru shirt as we lost 2-1 to a strong Australia side. We also talk through the worrying defeat to Poland as Wilkinson experimented with her lineup.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream In part two of the pod, we discuss the defeat to Belgium and the impact it had on out chances of qualifying directly for the World Cup. We conclude by talking about Wales' top goalscorer and one of the best players Cymru has ever produced. Jess Fishlock.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream In part one of the podcast, Dai and Ruth discuss Wales against England with some guest audio from journalist, Fraser Watson. In part two, out on Monday, we look at the Belgium game and discuss the retirement of Welsh great, Jess Fishlock.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look at the next international window. Two huge games for different reasons as Cymru take on England in a "friendly" and host Belgium in a crucial World Cup Qualifier.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream We are back! After an extended summer break, following some real life getting in the way, Dai and Ruth return to talk through the crucial World Cup Qualifier against Kazakhstan plus the friendly defeat to Canada.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth are back to discuss Wales' tournament at Euro 2025. We discuss the games, the goals, the big moments, where we go from here and the impact this team has had on Welsh football. We also discuss my 60 seconds of fame... You can find all of our Euro 2025 coverage on colemanhadadream.com

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream A special podcast following my (Dai's) journey to and from Switzerland to watch a special game, as Wales took part in their first ever women's Euro's match. I hope the recordings convey what an incredible few days was had out in Lucerne.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look ahead to everything around Wales' first major tournament experience. We preview the three group games, look at where we can get at teams plus make some predictions. We finish by discussing what excites us most about the prospect at yet another Welsh presence in a major footballing tournament.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look back at Wales' comfortable win over Liechtenstein and the bonkers dramatic loss to Belgium in Brussels. There's some recording from the day of the game as well as our thoughts on how the Bellamy project is looking after 10 games.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look ahead to the World Cup Qualifiers this week. The squad, the tactics, who we think will play and the dreaded predictions. We also look back at the disappointing games in the Nations League for the womens team ahead of Euro 2025.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look ahead to the women's Nations League games against Denmark and Italy as Cymru strive to stay in League A. We also discuss the Welsh Spurs contingent winning in Europe, Newport's new manager and a varied weekend for some Welshmen in the Championship playoff final.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth interview the Cymru manager Rhian Wilkinson. Rhian talks about her life growing up in Canada and how she chose football as well as her connection to Wales and her time spent in Cymru as a youngster. She talked openly about her coaching journey, what she wants for Welsh football and where we can improve. She discussed the Euros with us, the upcoming Nations League games and her tactical approach. I don't think we have ever interviewed anyone quite like her. An incredibly impressive individual. Huge thanks to Rhian for her time, as well as Owain and Rhianna from the FAW for helping set this all up. Diolch. Photo Credit - FAW/John Smith

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to the mics to discuss how the season finished for the Welsh teams in the English pyramid. We talk about our Joe Allen highlights as well as how the end of the Cymru Premier season is lining up, Belgium away tickets, new Welsh Premier League players and Sophie Ingle.

Support us at: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss Wales' performance in the Nations League where we got a frustrating 2-1 defeat to Denmark but once again got a point against a very talented Swedish side. We also discuss Welshness, after Craig Bellamy's interesting MNF interview plus we congratulate Colwyn Bay after their promotion to the Cymru Premier.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth discuss Wales' 3-1 win against Kazakhstan and the thrilling 1-1 draw away in North Macedonia. The lineups, the tactics, the goals and the bigger picture discussion, all covered here. We finish with a look ahead to the women's two Nations League games against Denmark and Sweden.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss Wales' start to the Nations League campaign and look ahead to the mens World Cup Qualifiers against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream After an extended winter break, we are back. We discuss all we've missed since we've been away from Merthyr to Project Cymru and then look ahead to the women's Nations League. We answer your questions and more besides. It's good to be back.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth meet for their final podcast of 2024 to discuss the draws for Euro 2025 and the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream We have made it! Cymru qualify for Euro 2025! What a night and what an achievement. Cymru make history.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth are joined by a special guest as we look ahead to the hugely important playoff game against the Republic of Ireland. Wales number one goalkeeper Liv Clark discusses her rapid rise through the football pyramid to now be playing Champions League football and how she came to playing for Cymru. We look back at the Slovakia double header and ahead to the Ireland game, and discuss some tactics, share some great insights as well as dare to dream about where we may be holidaying in June 2025... Thanks to Liv for her time, and for all at the FAW who helped us set this up.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look at a key double header as Cymru secured their promotion back to League A of the Nations League and in doing so all but secured a playoff place for World Cup 2026. We look at both matches and discuss everything from iffy refereeing calls to all 5 goals. Ruth finishes by explaining how the World Cup draw works in December. And if you can keep up with her, credit to you...

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look ahead to Wales' crucial double header with Turkey and Iceland. We also look at the women's Nations League draw plus the news that the FAW have approached Merthyr about becoming involved in the Cymru leagues in 2026.

Support Us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to talk through both legs of the women's playoff semi finals and our dramatic victory against Slovakia. We follow that with some thoughts on Craig Bellamy's latest squad to play in the final Nations League game. We conclude by sharing a few thoughts on our most recent discussion with FAW CEO, Noel Mooney.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream In the second half of the interview with Noel Mooney we discuss the Cymru leagues, THAT Roy Keane incident and so much more around the future development and pathways around Welsh football. Noel is a fascinating person who you could listen to all day. We thank him for his time and we hope you enjoy the second half of the pod.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream This is part one of our chat with Noel Mooney - CEO of the FAW. In this first part we discuss the success of the women's team and the progress from a wider perspective, the FAW's influence on ticketing and related issues plus my personal highlight - kits. Part two will be released on Monday 4th November.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return with a look at Wales' last two Nations League matches against Iceland and Montenegro. We look ahead to the Women's Euro 2025 playoffs too, starting on Friday.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look ahead to the Nations League double header plus some talk around the women's team. Angharad James has the captains armband for good and the FAW respect the efforts of players who came before 1993.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss Wales' start to the Craig Bellamy era. The recent games against Turkey and Montenegro are the main focus but there is also some time for a quick dicussion about Cardiff City and Erol Bulut as well as some Cymru Premier chat.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look at the Nations League games which start the Bellamy era. We talk tactics, answer your questions and see where we think the games will be won or lost. We finish each segment with the dreaded predictions... Finally we finish with a small tribute to Sol Bamba who passed away this weekend. RIP Sol.